Professional Stump Grinding
Hills District Sydney

Our standard stump grinding service removes stumps to a depth of 20-30 centimetres below ground level. This depth is sufficient to eliminate the visible stump and allow for replanting, turfing, or construction without interference. For specific projects requiring deeper grinding, such as construction foundations, we can accommodate depths up to 50 centimetres at an additional cost. The grinding depth may be limited by soil conditions, rocks, or underground services.

After grinding, the resulting wood chips can be handled in several ways according to your preference. By default, we use the fresh wood chips to backfill the hole left by the stump grinding, which helps with decomposition and creates a level surface. Alternatively, we can remove all wood chips from your property, or spread them as mulch in garden beds if requested. The wood chips gradually decompose over time, adding organic matter to your soil.

Stump grinding costs in the Hills District typically range from $150 for small stumps (under 30cm diameter) to $450+ for large stumps (over 80cm). Factors affecting price include stump size, tree species, location accessibility, soil conditions, and whether root removal is required. Multiple stumps can often be ground at discounted rates. We provide free, no-obligation quotes following an on-site assessment to ensure transparent, accurate pricing.

Stump grinding primarily targets the visible stump and major surface roots, typically grinding 20-30cm below ground level. While this removes the stump's regrowth capacity in most cases, some deeper root systems will remain underground. These remaining roots will naturally decompose over time (1-10 years depending on species, size, and soil conditions). For complete root removal, excavation services would be required, which is more invasive and costly than standard stump grinding.

Most residential stump grinding jobs in the Hills District take between 30 minutes to 2 hours per stump, depending on size, species, and location. Small stumps (under 40cm diameter) can often be completed in 30-45 minutes, while larger stumps (80cm+) may take 1-2 hours. Multiple stumps or difficult access locations may extend the timeframe. We work efficiently to minimise disruption to your property while ensuring thorough removal.

Stump grinding is generally preferred over chemical stump removal for several reasons. Grinding provides immediate results, whereas chemical treatments take months or years for complete decomposition. Grinding is environmentally friendly with no chemical residues in soil, safer for children, pets and wildlife, and allows immediate use of the area for new projects. While chemical treatments may be less expensive initially, they're less effective for larger stumps and provide incomplete removal, often making grinding the more cost-effective solution long-term.